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How long does Rosé wine last after opening?

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USDA's FoodKeeper lists Red wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 3 to 5 years in the pantry | White wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 1 to 2 years in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists red and white table wine. It has no separate entry for this wine, so these are the closest official entries.

Pantry, unopened3 to 5 years
Refrigerator, after opening1 to 3 days
SourceUSDA FoodKeeper v128
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In this article
  1. Contents
  2. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  3. Storage tips
  4. When to throw it out
  5. Conclusion

The short answer: USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Red wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 3 to 5 years in the pantry | White wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 1 to 2 years in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists red and white table wine. It has no separate entry for this wine, so these are the closest official entries.

Contents

  1. What USDA FoodKeeper says
  2. Storage tips
  3. When to throw it out
  4. Conclusion

What USDA FoodKeeper says

FoodKeeper is the storage guide from the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The figures below are read from the data file (version 128, last modified 6 September 2018 in the file’s version table). “From date of purchase” means counted from the day you bought it.

Red wine

Where How long
Pantry, unopened 3 to 5 years
Refrigerator, after opening 1 to 3 days
  • Dark, away from direct heat or sunlight.

White wine

Where How long
Pantry, unopened 1 to 2 years
Refrigerator, after opening 1 to 3 days
  • Dark, away from direct heat or sunlight.

Storage tips

Keep rosé wine in the place and container the package says. FoodKeeper adds: Dark, away from direct heat or sunlight.

When to throw it out

These signs are our general advice, not an agency rule. An off or sour smell, mould, an unusual texture, or a swollen or leaking container means it should go in the bin. Do not taste it to check.

Conclusion

USDA’s FoodKeeper lists Red wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 3 to 5 years in the pantry | White wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 1 to 2 years in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists red and white table wine. It has no separate entry for this wine, so these are the closest official entries. Check the date on your package and throw it out if in doubt.

General information, not medical advice. When in doubt, throw it out. If you are pregnant, elderly, or have a weak immune system, follow the date on the package and ask your doctor.

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How long does rosé wine last?

USDA's FoodKeeper lists Red wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 3 to 5 years in the pantry | White wine: after opening, 1 to 3 days in the refrigerator; unopened, 1 to 2 years in the pantry. FoodKeeper lists red and white table wine. It has no separate entry for this wine, so these are the closest official entries.

How should I store rosé wine?

Follow the package. Dark, away from direct heat or sunlight.

How can I tell if rosé wine has gone bad?

Our general advice, not an agency rule: an off or sour smell, mould, unusual texture or a swollen or leaking container means throw it out. Do not taste it to check.

General information only, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or are pregnant, ask your doctor before changing what you drink.

Sources

  1. USDA FSIS FoodKeeper data, version 128 (English), as downloaded 1 November 2026
Written by Drinks Type Editorial Team · Published Jun 10, 2023 · Updated Nov 1, 2026
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